Although Jo Jo Dancer has achieved success as a stand-up comedian, he hasn't found happiness. After receiving severe burns in a narcotics-related incident, Jo Jo remains in a coma, and, while in this state, he looks back on his life. Drifting off into memories of his troubled childhood, Jo Jo revisits his youth, recalling his eventual rise to fame and the decadence that followed. As he considers his existence, he must decide if he wants to go on living or not.
| Writing | Rocco Urbisci | Screenplay |
| Writing | Paul Mooney | Screenplay |
| Directing | Richard Pryor | Director |
| Writing | Richard Pryor | Screenplay |
| Camera | John A. Alonzo | Director of Photography |
| Crew | Ron Oliney | Stunt Coordinator |
| Production | John G. Wilson | Associate Producer |
| Production | Richard Pryor | Producer |
| Crew | Larry L. Fuentes | Special Effects |
| Art | John DeCuir Jr. | Production Design |
| Sound | Herbie Hancock | Music |
| Costume & Make-Up | Elizabeth Rabe | Makeup Artist |
| Art | Cloudia Rebar | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Tony Lloyd | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Julia L. Walker | Hairstylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Dino Ganziano | Hairstylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Marilyn Vance | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Terry Miles | Makeup Artist |